Why Russia Has Europe on Edge
Russia's provocations raise NATO tensions as Europe weighs Moscow's next move See how election gains, drone incidents, and troop fears could shape the alliance
Russia is drawing increased attention in Europe after a series of actions that NATO countries see as provocations. The issue was discussed on CBC’s Front Burner, which looked at whether Moscow is trying to push the alliance into responding.
The article says United Russia won a record number of seats in Russia’s parliamentary elections, a result Vladimir Putin is likely to present as support for his war in Ukraine. It also cites Ukrainian intelligence suggesting Russia could mobilize more troops before the end of the year.
Recent incidents have added to the tension, including a Russian ship firing flares at a Danish military helicopter, NATO jets shooting down a drone over Lithuania, and Germany stopping a suspected drone attack near one of its airports. The piece examines what these developments could mean for NATO and how the alliance may respond.